What are the schools like in Snow Hill, NC?

Snow Hill is served primarily by Greene County Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Snow Hill?

The median household income in Snow Hill, NC is $34,583 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Snow Hill, NC?

Snow Hill has an average high temperature of 53.1°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

Snow Hill, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Snow Hill, NC affordable or expensive?

Snow Hill's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Snow Hill is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $128,500 and the median rent is $749 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Snow Hill, NC?

Snow Hill has a violent crime rate of 204.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2113.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Snow Hill, NC a Good Place to Live?

Snow Hill is a small town of 2,092 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $34,583 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Snow Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Snow Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Snow Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.4

Snow Hill's overall cost of living index is 89.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Snow Hill costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Snow Hill, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$128,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$749	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Snow Hill's violent crime rate is 204.5 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

204.5 /100k

Property Crime

2113.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Snow Hill is served primarily by Greene County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Snow Hill, NC	National Avg
School District	Greene County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Snow Hill sees average highs of 53.1°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Snow Hill, NC
Average High — January	53.1°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	50.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Snow Hill, NC	National Avg
Population	2,092	—
Median Age	37.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	38.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	42.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Maury, NC 5 mi Hookerton, NC 5 mi Walstonburg, NC 10 mi Farmville, NC 11 mi La Grange, NC 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Snow Hill

Snow Hill, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28580

Snow Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snow Hill, NC affordable or expensive?

Snow Hill's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Snow Hill roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $128,500 and median rent is $749/month.

What is the crime rate in Snow Hill, NC?

Snow Hill's violent crime rate is 204.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2113.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Snow Hill?

Public schools in Snow Hill are operated by Greene County Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Snow Hill, NC a good place to live?

Snow Hill, NC has a population of 2,092, a median household income of $34,583, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Snow Hill?

Snow Hill averages 53.1°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Snow Hill?

Snow Hill, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28580.

What is the population of Snow Hill?

The population of Snow Hill, North Carolina is 2,092 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Snow Hill?

Key numbers for living in Snow Hill: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $128,500, median household income $34,583, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Snow Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.